Do the work that changes a company.
A search is only as good as the person running it. We are a small team by design, which means the work you do here is visible, and the calls you make are yours.
Small team. Real ownership.
We are deliberately boutique. That shapes everything about how it feels to work here.
You own the search
Not a slice of it. You run the mandate end to end, from the first conversation about culture to the offer, and the client knows your name.
Depth over volume
We take on fewer searches and go further into each one. Nobody here is measured on how many calls they made this week.
Room to specialise
Technology, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, financial services — you build genuine depth in a market rather than skimming all of them.
The people you would be joining
Seven of us, across executive search and talent acquisition.
Bernard Layton
Founder & Chief Executive OfficerBernard Layton is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of KeyHires, bringing more than 35 years of executive search and talent acquisition experience across…
Nick Layton
Vice President, SalesNick Layton is the Vice President of Sales at KeyHires, where he leads revenue growth, client acquisition, and strategic sales initiatives across the organization.
Morgan Layton
Vice President, Business DevelopmentMorgan Layton is the Vice President of Business Development at KeyHires, where he leads client partnerships, growth initiatives, and strategic business development efforts across…
Katrina Falcon
Vice President, ProductsKatrina Falcon is the Vice President of Products at KeyHires, where she leads product strategy, client experience initiatives, and marketing innovation across the organization’s…
Dakotah Brown
DirectorDakotah Brown is a Director at KeyHires, where he leads client engagements and oversees the successful execution of recruiting projects.
Jake Ryan
Research ManagerJake is a Research Manager at KeyHires, where he plays a key role in supporting talent acquisition, business development, and technology initiatives.
Liz Martella
Marketing ManagerAs a Senior Marketing Manager at KeyHires, Liz supports the firm’s branding, communications, and business development initiatives through strategic marketing and content creation.
No open roles today — but we would still like to hear from you.
We hire when we meet the right person, not when a requisition opens. If you have run searches and want to do them properly, send us your CV and a note about the work you want to be doing.